Mildred L.Terry Public Library
Genealogy & Local History Call the Genealogy & Local History Department at 706-243-2681 for information about upcoming programs or to reserve your spot. GENEALOGY ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS Looking to begin working on your family tree? Call us at 706-243-2681 to set up a One-on-One session where staff will show you the best Library resources and provide basic beginner material to help you get started. GENEALOGY: BEGINNER’S GUIDE Are you interested in researching your genealogy, but aren’t sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to basic genealogy records, learn about the Library’s genealogy resources, and take a short tour of the Genealogy and Local History Room. Thur. September 24 | 4:00-5:30pm Sat. November 7 | 11:00am-12:30pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room PRESERVATION IN PRACTICE Attendees will divide this time between a presentation on basic strategies to preserve your family documents and heirlooms and time to practice using the Library’s archival scanners and light box. Thur. October 22 | 4:00pm Thur. December 17 | 4:00pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room INTRO TO CARIBBEAN ANCESTRY Library staff will provide an overview of resources and research tips to help you start your Caribbean ancestry research. Previous attendance to Genealogy: Beginner’s Guide or some genealogy experience is recommended but not required. IN MY ROMANCE ERA BOOK CLUB (Adults) Connect with romance and romantasy readers in our new book club! Planned with busy caregivers in mind, you can discuss books you are reading while your little one gets to play close by. While we don’t read a specific book, we do pick a new subgenre or trope to read each month! Visit the Library that month to get book suggestions! Thur. September 17 | 11:00am – Fantasy/Sci-Fi Romance Thur. October 15 | 11:00am – Witchy Romance Thur. November 19 | 11:00am – Set in Another Country Thur. December 17 | 11:00am – Winter Romance Aflac Children’s Department FRIGHT CLUB Not into cozy reads during the fall season but still want something to curl up with? Fright Club has just the thing! Join us this Fall as we curl up in shock and awe over a curated selection of horror books. Tues. September 22 | 6:00pm – The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica Tues. October 27 | 6:00pm – The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong Tues. November 24 | 6:00pm – A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock Tues. December 22 | 6:00pm – The House Across The Lake by Riley Sager Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
640 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31901 706-243-2782
Self-directed program during Library hours. Reservations requested. Call 706-243-2782. Appointment required. See program description for more info.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES SCAVENGER HUNTS Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area! Daily during regular Library hours. Claudya Muller Family Area TAKE AND MAKE (Ages 5-11) Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft. While supplies last. Daily during regular Library hours. Claudya Muller Family Area SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME (Ages 0-5) Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore. Sing, Talk, Read, Write, and Play — your child is on their way! Wed. September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:00am Wed. October 7*, 14, 21, 28 | 11:00am (*Fire Prevention Week Storytime) Wed. November 4, 18, 25, | 11:00am Wed. December 2*, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:00am (*Santa Storytime) SIGHT WORDS SUPPORT Is your student (K-3) struggling to learn high frequency words? Call 706-243-2782 to set up a 30-minute One- Unless otherwise indicated, all programs will be in the AKA Room. For information about our programs or to reserve your spot, please call 706-243-2782 or email us at mlt@cvlga.org.
Thur. October 29 | 4:00pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room INTRO TO FAMILYSEARCH
on-One sight words practice session. Thur. September 3, 10, 17, 24 | 3:00pm Thur. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3:00pm Thur. November 5, 12, 19 | 3:00pm Thur. December 3, 10, 17 | 3:00pm Claudya Muller Family Area
Library staff will provide an overview of the free genealogy website, FamilySearch. Creation of a free account using email is required, so come prepared with basic computer knowledge and possible login credentials.
Thur. November 12 | 4:00pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
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